Individuals

Make a Donation

There are a variety of ways you can make a difference through City Year, and when it comes to donating there are different aspects of our mission you can choose to support. You can put your donation toward one of our existing sites to make a direct impact in that community; you can help us out on a national level by contributing to our headquarters; or you can influence our global expansion by giving to one of several international initiatives. And while traditional funds are welcome and always appreciated, we also accept donations of stock.

If you’d like to donate by mail, please send a check made payable to City Year Inc. to

City Year Headquarters

Attention: Allison Graff287 Columbus AvenueBoston, MA 02116

If you’d like to give to a specific City Year Location, please send the check directly to your location of choice. All contributions to City Year, Inc., a tax-exempt organization under Section 501C (3) of the Internal Revenue code, are deductible for computing income and estate taxes.

For more information on donating to City Year, please contact Chris Mann at cmann@cityyear.org

Global Impact Opportunities

City Year’s impact extends beyond the borders of the United States. We also have international programs that are helping make a difference around the world. If you’d like to see our impact continue to cross borders and expand on a global scale, please consider supporting our internationally focused programs.

City Year International

Building on our experiences in the U.S., we’ve also pursued programs in South Africa and the United Kingdom, and we’re reaching out to networks across the globe to better understand current and future opportunities for youth service. City Year International is also building partnerships with other organizations and hosting delegations from around the world to exchange ideas and models for youth service.

Friends of City Year International

Friends of City Year International is a dedicated group of individuals that supports and inspires City Year South Africa and citizen service around the world. Some of the things they do include:

Support the exchange of best practices between City Year’s U.S. locations and our partners in South Africa

Participate in international travel delegations and help coordinate and encourage trips to City Year South Africa

Contribute to the development of our international strategy

Support the Khazei Global Initiatives Fund to increase our capacity to support the growing demand for service programs around the world. With their dedication and commitment we’re continuing to make a measurable impact in our efforts abroad.

The Alan Amir Ali Khazei Global Fund at City Year

The City Year Board of Trustees has established The Alan Amir Ali Khazei Global Fund at City Year to honor City Year co-founder Alan Khazei’s extraordinary vision, commitment, and leadership. Through the fund, City Year will tap the power of idealism and citizen service to unite people of all races, religions, cultures and ethnicities in building a more just world for all of us.

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City Year is available to all, without regard to race, color, origin, gender, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
City Year is a US tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (Tax ID Number: 22-2882549). Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.